Young Man Uses “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to Convince Niece to Eat Vegetables

Young Man Plays w/ Niece to Convince Her to Eat Vegetables

PICKY EATER – A young man has challenged his niece to play “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to convince her to eat vegetables.

Kids often avoid vegetables for several reasons, mainly because of their taste, texture, and how they feel about food in general. One of the biggest reasons is their sensitivity to bitterness. Vegetables like broccoli and bitter gourd have a slightly bitter taste, and since children have more taste buds than adults, they experience these flavors more intensely.

This natural reaction helps protect them from eating potentially harmful plants, but it also makes them avoid certain veggies.

Kids also tend to favor sweet and salty foods because they are linked to high-energy meals. Since vegetables don’t have strong, sugary, or salty flavors, they may not seem as exciting compared to processed snacks or fast food.

Recently, Christian Ello, a TikTok user from Dasmariñas City, Cavite, shared a video of his fun approach to making his eight-year-old niece, Chow, eat bitter gourd. The video quickly went viral, bringing laughter to netizens.

In the video, Ello and his niece played the popular hand game, with the winner getting a “reward”—a piece of bitter gourd. He admitted that he purposely chose the vegetable because his niece didn’t like it, hoping to capture her funny reaction.

The game was inspired by an online trend where players eat whatever food is at stake. However, Ello put his own twist on it by introducing a food that many kids find unpleasant.

Many internet users found the video entertaining and praised the idea, with some even saying they might try it on their own picky eaters. While some children dislike bitter gourd due to its strong taste, this playful approach turned mealtime into a fun and engaging experience.